Steven Jones Solid iroko kitchen by Enigma Design. oil finished.
Photo of a mid-sized contemporary l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Dublin with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, grey splashback, mirror splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors and with island.

Pots and Pans Storage in This Small Light & White Transitional Family Kitchen

DANIELLE Interior Design & Decor

This pots and pans pull out changed my life! It is so nice to have all the lids organized. Each pot and pan has a space and can be easily utilized. Not only was this a great idea by rev-a-shelf but it was not very costly either. Highly recommended!

Armstrong - Luxe

Bethlehem Gallery of Floors

Photo of a mid-sized contemporary l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Philadelphia with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, solid surface benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors, with island and brown floor.

Transitional Kitchen Remodel, Waxhaw, NC

Leslie Williams Interior Design

This kitchen received a major "face lift" by painting the existing dark cabinets this light gray and adding some new additions as well. The built in desk area became a beverage center with sub-zero refrigerator built in and glass upper cabinets added. The double ovens were replaced with a steam and convection oven and the slide in range and upper cabinets were replaced with a stainless hood and pull out bottom drawers. Pull out trash cabinet and pan cabinet were added as well as a custom built television frame to mount the tv above the refrigerator and also hide away items not used as often, Calcutta gold quartz replaced the old black granite and subway tile replaced the slate back splash. Glass pendants were added over the peninsula and the counter-top was all lowered to counter level. A new paneled curved bar back was added to the peninsula.

Traditional Kitchen with an Italian Feel

Artisan Design

This is an example of a large traditional l-shaped open plan kitchen in Tampa with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, distressed cabinets, granite benchtops, stone tile splashback, porcelain floors, with island, beige splashback and stainless steel appliances.

ForeverMark Kitchen

Kitchens, Baths & Beyond

William Quarles
This is an example of a large contemporary l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Charleston with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, grey splashback, glass tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors, with island and brown floor.

Kitchen in a new home-Guest Quarters-Hickory

Meredith Hayward Richard

Meredith Richard
Design ideas for a mid-sized country l-shaped open plan kitchen in Orlando with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, granite benchtops, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors and no island.

Transitional Kitchen

Photo of a mid-sized transitional l-shaped separate kitchen in Toronto with an undermount sink, beaded inset cabinets, black cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors and with island.

LIGHTHOUSE POINT SPEC HOME

COSENTINO ARCHITECTURE, INC.

Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Miami with an undermount sink, glass-front cabinets, light wood cabinets, marble benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, mosaic tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors and with island.

Fresh idea of an an open modern kitchen design somewhere in Beverly Hills, CA

Katya Grozovskaya Photography

Katya Grozovskaya
This is an example of a small modern l-shaped open plan kitchen in Los Angeles with flat-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors and with island.

West Palm Beach | Gaggenau Appliances Pro Kitchen

User

This Kitchen features 27 Appliances from Gaggenau to demonstrate what can be done in a very compact space. The luxurious Dark Oak Cabinets contrast the Satin Grey Drawers of the Island and enable a practical environment where form follows function.

Rectangle Porcelain Floor

Mercer Floor and Home Carpet One

Now that's an interesting porcelain tile, isn't it? Works well with both warm and cool color schemes. And it almost has a concrete like texture to it which lends itself to transitional, contemporary, industrial, and rustic decors.

Brown Fantasy Leathered Quartzite Kitchen

Stoneshop

These Brown Fantasy Leathered quartzite countertops are the star of this kitchen. With sweeping hues of brown, tan, gray, and white, the movement in this natural stone carries your eye throughout the space. The homeowners' installed a complimentary glass tile backsplash which looks fabulous against their white cabinetry. A framed insert of glass and stone mosaic tile above the stove makes a great focal point. They also have a Shaw farmhouse sink which looks out to a gorgeous view of their backyard.

Complete Renovation & Design Of A First Floor Ranch

Paul Lopa Designs

Traditional Kitchen Renovation & Design Of A First Floor Ranch. See what our client say about Paul Lopa Designs: It went as smooth as it possibly could go. The only bumps in the road was with what we found during demolition, you never know what your gonna run into when all the walls,floors and fixtures come out. Paul had explained to us that depending on what we found under all the out dated stuff it might take a little longer. Paul was there doing the work with his workers he showed up on time and finished on schedule. It was no problem being in touch with Paul because he answered his phone or got back to us in a timely fashion. He has an excellent sense of design he knows what goes well together and makes the house flow with comfort and usability. (R)Haw Ron

Wood and High Gloss Contemporary Kitchen

Cabinet Innovations

Full view of this stunning contemporary Wood-Mode kitchen with heavy moulding throuhout. Perimeter cabinets feature the Vanguard Plus door style on Plain Sawn Walnut. Both islands feature the Vanguard MDF door style with the Gloss Nordic White finish. Island tops are Snow White by Zodiiaq; Bar island features a Walnut wood top by Grothouse Lumber. Cooktop wall features the Kashmir White Granite top with the Cubica Blanco backsplash by Porcelanosa. Flooring by Porcelanosa in Rapid Gris. All appliances are SubZero Wolf. All pictures are copyright Wood-Mode. For promotional use only.

Maurer Kitchen

Kitchens By Design

Dura Supreme quarter sawn oak cabinetry with shaker door style and custom hood. The unique items include arched valance on upper cabinets, rustic hardware, and hand made tile. The granite is Golden River. Photography by Stewart Crenshaw.

Park Grove

Italkraft

Inspiration for a large contemporary l-shaped kitchen in Miami with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, mirror splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors, with island, white floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Scottsdale Whole House Remodel

Luxury Remodels Company

This is an example of a large modern l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Phoenix with a farmhouse sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, quartz benchtops, white splashback, engineered quartz splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors, with island, brown floor and white benchtop.

Tustin Kitchen

Vision Interiors

Photo of a mid-sized contemporary l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Orange County with with island, an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, marble benchtops, grey splashback, porcelain floors, mosaic tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, grey floor and white benchtop.

Kulinary Delight

Brilliant Design Concepts

The custom bifold doors open out to create space that is easily accessible to the main kitchen.
Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary l-shaped open plan kitchen in Sydney with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, white splashback, stone tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors and with island.

L-shaped Kitchen with Porcelain Floors Design Ideas

There’s a lot to consider when it comes to planning your kitchen design. Where do you even start? Gathering some inspiration in a photo gallery is always a good starting point, as looking at different kitchen designs often brings up ideas you haven’t even thought of yet.

Browse Photos of Kitchen Designs for Inspiration and Collect Your Ideas

You can browse through photos of all kinds of kitchen styles, layouts and sizes on Houzz to get started before jumping into any design software or contacting a local professional for help. Here’s a few considerations to keep in mind when planning your kitchen.

1. What Makes a Good Kitchen Design, and Why is it Important?

For starters, you want to find a balance between aesthetics and function. You may have heard of the ‘kitchen work triangle’, which refers to the space between your fridge, sink and stove. You want everything within easy reach when you’re working in the kitchen and look beautiful at the same time. It’s a good idea to take note of both when browsing our photo gallery.

2. Consider Your Space to Determine Your Kitchen Layout

Firstly, consider the space you have, and the limitations that come with it. Do you have a small kitchen and need to maximise your workspace and storage? Can you allow yourself some more space and a big island with seating? Are you designing your kitchen from scratch or renovating an existing design? Which appliances do you already own and what are their measurements? Are there windows you need to take into consideration when planning cabinets? How do kitchen, living and dining areas connect? Depending on your space and needs, you want to use a shape that suits you. U, G, or L-shaped kitchen, with or without island or peninsula? Know your dimensions, plan cabinetry carefully and consider the placement of your appliances. You don’t want to end up with a finished design, only for your significant other to question where the fridge is supposed to go. Consider from the start where your fridge, oven, microwave and sink goes to save yourself from starting again from scratch - remember the kitchen work triangle! You also want to plan the layout of your cabinets. Maybe you’re planning for a pantry and can do with less storage space in your kitchen, so that your design can be one without upper or lower cabinets for a different look. A corner cabinet can be a smart storage solution if you want to keep the look clean and simple.

3. Decide on a Kitchen Style, But Don’t Forget Practicality

You want the style of your kitchen to reflect your personality and taste. We have curated a large array of kitchen styles here at Houzz, from traditional to contemporary to transitional and everything in between. Consider what your cooking style is for a start - Italy is known for its cuisine, so italian kitchen designs are generally popular. Also consider ergonomics - depending on how much time you spend in your kitchen, the height of your counters can make a big difference to your overall health. You also want to consider colour and finishes of cabinets, countertops and splashbacks. Which colour do you want your cupboards to be? Simple, timeless white or rather making a statement in black? Maybe rather a rustic wood? Also consider the colour of your floor - if you have dark floors, you may want to keep cabinets lighter. You could also go for an all-white look and choose black appliances for contrast. Once you know which style you fancy, don’t forget how you will be using the space. You want to keep cooking in mind, as well as how easy to clean and maintain the space will be. How many cooks do you need to accommodate? Do you have kids around? How much storage do you need? Maybe you want to go for open shelves rather than cabinets and allow for easy reach of key items you use when cooking. Again - remember the triangle! Lastly, choose lighting that both enhances the look of your kitchen as well as your cooking performance, providing light in all the right places.

4. Be Conscious of Your Budget

No matter what you plan for your kitchen design, cost is always a big factor. Be sure to plan with your budget in mind. It may make more sense to go for a modular kitchen design rather than custom build. You can save a lot of money if you get at least 3 estimates from professionals before locking in the job. And don’t forget to allow a 20% buffer for emergencies. Once you are ready to hire a pro, our directory will help you find one, no matter where you are. So whether you're looking for an Interior Designer in Melbourne or an Architect in Sydney, you can be sure to find a qualified expert for the job!